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Darya, Halifax, NS

Darya

4.5 (847)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Mediterranean
1709 Lower Water St, Halifax, NS B3J 1S5

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 52 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
A refined yet earthy dining destination on the Halifax waterfront, Daryâ offers a fresh, bright take on Eastern Mediterranean cooking. Featuring a globally-inspired wine list, vibrant cocktails and a large, sunny patio, Daryâ’s spirited, relaxed atmosphere invites diners to break bread with friends and loved ones and sample as many flavours and textures as possible.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    (902) 334-4874
  • Website
    https://www.daryahalifax.com/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Experiences

  • Brunch Buffet

    Multiple dates available
    Join us on Saturdays and Sundays (plus holiday Mondays!) from 10:30am–3pm and dig into Chef John Chee’s Mediterranean-inspired brunch buffet. For $35, enjoy an ever-changing selection of breads, dips, spreads, cold platters, hot cuisines, sweets, and desserts. Plus, freshly brewed drip coffee and tea is included! For a little extra sparkle, enjoy $5 mimosas with seven flavours to choose from or order a Mimosa Tower for a flight of mini mimosas to share with friends. Please note: A shortened à la carte brunch menu will also be available.

Offers

  • Buffet Brunch at Darya

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM,Sat - 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Join us on Saturday & Sunday (plus holiday Mondays!) from 11:30am–3pm and dig into Chef Wesley Bernard’s Mediterranean-inspired brunch buffet. For $40, enjoy an ever-changing selection of breads, dips, spreads, cold platters, hot cuisines, sweets, and desserts. Plus, freshly brewed drip coffee and tea is included! For a little extra sparkle, enjoy $9 mimosas with three flavours to choose from or sip on one of our signature cocktails. We also have a traditional Turkish coffee method on offer, where coffee is heated by sand. Book your buffet brunch today! Please note: A shortened à la carte brunch menu will also be available.

    Buffet Brunch at Darya Photo

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What 847 people are saying

Darya reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Atlantic Canada

    Healthy

  • Atlantic Canada

    Great for scenic views

  • Atlantic Canada

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Atlantic Canada

    Most Booked

  • Nova Scotia

    Great for brunch

  • Nova Scotia

    Healthy

  • Nova Scotia

    Great for scenic views

  • Nova Scotia

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Nova Scotia

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Darya offers a delightful Mediterranean dining experience with "amazing food" and a "beautiful atmosphere." Diners appreciate the "outstanding" and "unique tastes" of the menu, highlighting dishes like grilled calamari and falafel balls. The "ambiance is amazing," complemented by friendly staff and "great ocean views." Brunch is "fantastic," showcasing "excellent service" and "fresh, flavorful" variety. However, service can be inconsistent, and some find it "slow" during busy times. Despite some criticisms, it's a "wonderful choice" for special occasions or casual dining.
847 Reviews

  1. Robert

    Atlantic Canada5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner venue with a fantastic vibe and atmosphere.

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  2. Meagan

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food. Accommodated our 3 year old daughter for the brunch buffet. Server was Katie: very lovely and kind young woman! Excellent service and exquisite food.

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  3. Lorraine

    Atlantic Canada1 review

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    This was our first time at Darya and I was excited but ended up disappointed My son’s lamb was full of sinu/tendon and he left almost half of it My lemon cauliflower had full green stalks of cauliflower and few cauliflower florets. Both our dishes were lukewarm. My husband’s chicken was edible Jeweled couscous was all lumped together and the portion sizes were tiny in relation to the very expensive end bill. Even the Aperol spritz was only just over half a glass!! Main course hummus and bread was very good but that’s all the good I have to declare! Very poor considering the quality and choice of restaurants down town. Well seen why this place was empty and everywhere else had line ups waiting to be sat Over $200 for a meal for three without tax and tip!! Poor quality for expensive experience

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  4. Ravi

    Atlantic Canada1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food as always, beautiful to sit on the patio on a lovely summer day

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  5. Russell

    Atlantic Canada1 review

    2.0

    Dined on July 8, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We've been in Nova Scotia for two weeks now, and Darya was by far our weakest dining experience. Our waiter, Kelly, gave a look when we let him know we wouldn't need the alcohol menu, and it never really seemed to recover from there. The halloumi fries were over cooked to the point that they never should've been brought out. The grilled octopus was excellent, but that was really the only dish (there were four of us and we ordered seven dishes in all) that met or exceeded expectations.

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  6. Sana

    Atlantic Canada1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food quality and ambience. They offer halal options as well.

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  7. Donald

    Southwest Florida3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on July 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was slow and lacking ..we had to ask for coffee ,plates, cutlery..She was young and sweet but not a great server..And you start off with 18% with no other option..Really..I have no problem paying for great service but this was not good at all...

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  8. Pamela VIP

    Edmonton / Northern Alberta68 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    First time visit to this restaurant and do happy to have another delicious choice in Halifax. Delicious Mediterranean menu.

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  9. Cynthia

    Montreal / Quebec9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful choice for a delicious dining experience in Halifax. Don’t skip the bread, which is hot and fresh bubbly pita, with a generous pour of good olive oil. Everything is delicious and perfectly executed. Beautiful room, which is where everyone was the evening we went because of weather. And the seating is comfy indoors!

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  10. Viktoriia

    Atlantic Canada1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Atmosphere place with delicious cuisine and ocean views.

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Darya is rated 4.5 stars by 847 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 52 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Darya

1709 Lower Water St, Halifax, NS B3J 1S5

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Halifax
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Water St Terminal
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